Question

The depiction of the Industrial Revolution by romantic poets, painters, and composers was (4 points)
a) largely negative
b) mildly negative
c) mildly positive
d) largely positive

Answer 1

A lot of these were largely negative. Painters often drew depressed people

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) Largely negative

Explanation:

The Romantic movement emerged during the 18th century, which was also the historical period in which the First Industrial Revolution took place. In this context, Romantic artists, writers, philosophers, etc. believed nature, imagination and the individual were the most important aspects. Due to this, the Romantic movement directly opposed the Industrial Revolution, considering this has led to more pollution, destruction of forests and illnesses in people which were opposite factors to the ones promoted in Romanticism. As a result, the depiction Industrial Revolution by romantic poets, painters, and composers was largely negative as the Industrial Revolution was the antithesis for this movement.